4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is a fun and educational program for children ages 5-19. Alleghany County 4-H offers general and special interest clubs, school enrichment and special interest programs (such as summer fun) and summer camps. For more information contact Amy Lucas, 4-H Extension Agent, or Michele Hamm, 4-H Secretary, at 336-372-5597

SUMMER FUN

Friday, February 15, 2013

NC Strawberry Association Scholarship Opportunity

The
NC Strawberry Association is offering two $1000 scholarships. The intent of this
scholarship is to promote future leadership in the strawberry industry. The
scholarship is open to:

**high
school seniors or current college students

**applying,
accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant university.

**interested
in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to
the strawberry industry (For example, small fruit production, marketing,
food science, nutrition, entomology, agronomy, etc).

Two Scholarship
Awards of $1000 each are offered for 2013. The number of awards will be
determined based on applications received. This award is not limited to
North Carolina. Family members of NC Strawberry Association members are
encouraged to apply. Previous award winners may reapply for a second year's
award.

The deadline for
2013 applications is May 1, 2013. Click here to visit the Strawberry Association's website that has essential information
and the application form.

North CarolinaStateUniversity and North CarolinaA&TStateUniversity commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran's status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.